OHIO

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 • Springfield, 7:00pm Online InfoWittenberg University, Hollenbeck Hall. Lecture on travel writing and long-term travel (non-students welcome). Rolf will also speak in English classes on the 26th and 27th. Queries can be sent to kdixon [at] wittenberg.edu.

SWITZERLAND

Friday, April 1st, 2011 • Lugano, 5:00pm Online InfoUniversity of Lugano, Lecture and discussion about the art, ethic, and economics of independent travel. Sponsored by the university's Master of Arts in Economics and Communication program. More information at events@rolfpotts.com.

ITALY

SEATTLE

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 • Seattle Art Museum, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online InfoWorld Affairs Council, Lecture and discussion on the art, ethic, and economics of independent travel. Sponsored by the Young Professional International Network. More information at events@rolfpotts.com.

VERMONT

Friday, June 24th, 2011 • Bennington College, Tishman Auditorium, 9:40am - 10:40am Online InfoBennington Writing Seminars, Lecture on the influence and example of Emanuel Haldeman-Julius, the "The Henry Ford of Literature," whose "Little Blue Books" created a mail-order information superhighway that paved the way for the sexual revolution, influenced the feminist and civil rights movements, and foreshadowed the Age of Information. Free vintage books for lecture attendees. Email events@rolfpotts.com for more information.

PARIS

PHILADELPHIA

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 • University of Pennsylvania, Kelly Writers House, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Online InfoCreative Ventures Lecture Series , Presentation on the influence and example of Emanuel Haldeman-Julius, the "The Henry Ford of Literature," whose "Little Blue Books" created a mail-order information superhighway that paved the way for the sexual revolution, influenced the feminist and civil rights movements, and foreshadowed the Age of Information. Free vintage books for lecture attendees. Queries can be sent to jalowent [at] writing.upenn.edu.

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 • University of Pennsylvania, Kelly Writers House, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Online InfoMind of Winter, Rolf will read a George Saunders essay about Dubai's indoor snow as part of Penn's annual post-holiday celebration of winter, inspired by Wallace Stevens's poem, "The Snow Man." Activities include snow-themed readings, a fire in the parlor, and several big pots of soups and stews. Please RSVP to wh@writing.upenn.edu or call 215-746-POEM.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 • University of Pennsylvania, Kelly Writers House, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Online InfoConversation with Pico Iyer, Rolf will introduce and moderate a discussion with travel writer Pico Iyer, whose new book The Man Within My Head explores the author's life-long obsession with Graham Greene. Queries can be sent to wh@writing.upenn.edu.

IOWA

Monday, February 27th, 2012 • Iowa State University, Campanile Room, Memorial Union, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Online InfoOn Travel Writing - Anthony Doerr and Rolf Potts, As part of ISU's 8th Annual Symposium on Wilderness and the Creative Imagination, Rolf will discuss travel writing alongside author Anthony Doerr. Cosponsored by Iowa State's MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment, this event is free and open to the public. Queries can be sent to lectures@iastate.edu.

Monday, February 27th, 2012 • Iowa State University, Campanile Room, Memorial Union, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Online InfoLecture — Stories and Revelations from a Postmodern Travel Writer, Rolf discusses the art and ethics of travel writing, in light of his latest book, Marco Polo Didn't Go There. This lecture is a part of the Symposium on Wilderness and the Creative Imagination, an environmental literary festival that features readings, poetry performances, panel discussions, documentary films, book signings, and receptions. All events are free and open to the public. Queries can be sent to lectures@iastate.edu.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

March 5th-11th, 2012 • Washington State UniversityOnline InfoSpring 2012 Visiting Writer, Rolf will teach a weeklong travel writing workshop that includes evening readings open to the public. Queries can be sent to deblee@wsu.edu.

NORTH CAROLINA

Thursday, April 5th, 2012 • University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 3:30pm - 5:00pm Online InfoDistinguished Visiting Writers Series, Rolf will discuss the art, craft, and ethics of travel writing, as part of the Creative Writing MFA Program's ongoing lecture series, cosponsored by UNCG's International Program. Queries can be sent to s_dische@uncg.edu.

Thursday, April 5th, 2012 • University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online InfoDistinguished Visiting Writers Series, Rolf will read selections from his books. Vagabonding and Marco Polo Didn't Go There. Queries can be sent to s_dische@uncg.edu.

PHILADELPHIA

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 • University of Pennsylvania, Kelly Writers House, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Online InfoTravel writing panel presentation, Professional travel journalists and editors discuss the art and business of travel writing in the 21st century. Participants include David Farley, Matt Gross, Jason Wilson, and Rachel Friedman; Rolf will moderate. Queries can be sent to jalowent@writing.upenn.edu.

AUSTRALIA

March 22nd-25th, 2013 • MelbourneOnline InfoAustralian Festival of Travel Writing, Rolf will be a featured writer and writing workshop leader at this international travel-writing conference. Other speakers include Brian Thacker, Chris Taylor, Maya Ward, Patrick Holland, Tess Rice, Rusty Miller and Olivier Magny.

CONNECTICUT

April 26th-28th, 2013 • Mystic, CTOnline InfoWorkshop- Travel and Transformation, Rolf and Best Women's Travel Writing series editor Lavinia Spalding will lead a series of lectures and workshops on travel and travel writing; queries can be sent to janepercy [at] sbcglobal.net.

PARIS

NEW YORK

Saturday, October 19th, 2013 • American Museum of Natural History (Kaufmann Theater), 8:30pm - 10:30pm Online InfoMargaret Mead Film Festival, World premiere of Pegi Vail's documentary film "Gringo Trails," which raises urgent questions about the cultural and environmental consequences of tourism around the globe. Rolf will participate in a post-screening Q&A with Vail and National Geographic Editor at Large Costas Christ.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Thursday, February 6th, 2014 • University of New Hampshire, Memorial Union Building 1, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Online InfoDepartment of English Writers Series, Lecture and discussion about the art and ethics of travel writing. Email susan.hertz@unh.edu for more information.

NEW HAVEN

Sunday, April 6th, 2014 • Yale University, Whitney Humanities Center, 1:30pm - 4:00pm Online InfoEnvironmental Film Festival at Yale, Rolf will participate in a Q&A after a screening of Pegi Vail's documentary film ‘Gringo Trails,’ which raises urgent questions about the cultural and environmental consequences of tourism around the globe. Email effy@yale.edu for more information.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 • South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office, Noon - 1:00pm
White House Travel Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship, American travel writers will gather to discuss the benefits of cross-cultural educational and cultural exchange. Participants will hear from a panel of high ranking government officials on current efforts around studying, working, and traveling abroad, with opportunities for dialogue and interaction. (Exact time TBA.)